Ucayali River (Pacaya-Samiria)

River fishing Loreto · 07:04 - 18:59

Ucayali River (Pacaya-Samiria) is a river in Loreto. Anglers here fish mainly for Tambaqui, Peacock Bass and Payara.

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Prime 70% The bite right now

Top bet: Tambaqui Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

76%

31°

Thu

77%

31°

Fri

78%

30°

Best day

Sat

75%

26°

Sun

78%

30°

Mon

75%

31°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather

Light rain

Water temp (est.)

28°C

Air temp

24°C

Wind

2 m/s

Pressure

1013 hPa ↓ falling

Clouds

75.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-04 14:48

Best times today

Dawn 06:19–08:19 Day 08:19–17:44 Dusk 17:44–19:44

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit

Major period 04:21–06:21 Major period 16:21–18:21 Minor period 22:37–00:07 Minor period 10:35–12:05

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

08:00

24°

09:00

25°

10:00

26°

11:00

28°

12:00

30°

13:00

30°

14:00

30°

15:00

26°

16:00

25°

17:00

26°

18:00

26°

19:00

25°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Tambaqui

Colossoma macropomum

70%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

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Peacock Bass

Cichla monoculus

68%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

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Payara

Hydrolycus scomberoides

60%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

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Arapaima

Arapaima gigas

55%

Water near its preferred 28 degrees.

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Wolf Fish

Hoplias malabaricus

47%

Water near its preferred 28 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Redtail Catfish

Phractocephalus hemioliopterus

42%

Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Tambaqui, Peacock Bass, Payara, Arapaima, Wolf Fish and Redtail Catfish.

Tambaqui fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for tambaqui at the day. Fish hard now.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Ucayali River (Pacaya-Samiria)?

Popular catches here include Tambaqui, Peacock Bass, Payara, Arapaima, Wolf Fish and Redtail Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Ucayali River (Pacaya-Samiria)?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Ucayali River (Pacaya-Samiria)?

Tambaqui fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Ucayali River (Pacaya-Samiria) right now?

Right now Tambaqui is the most likely catch, at about 30%.